Organic Apple Farming Tips

According to the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. This proverb might be true because we all know that apple contains great antioxidant and nutrients. However, for some commercial apples this saying is not true because most of these apples do contains a lot of pesticides that can harm the fertility of the soil and also for the health of the people who consumes it.

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Since this fact was discovered, more and more people now understand the importance of organic apple farming.

The Location of Organic Apple

The location for any fruit bearing tree like apple is very significant so that it can thrive well. As you know, apples require 5-6 hours of sunlight each day, so be sure to choose an area that receives adequate amount of sunlight. The space for the tree is another essential factor you need to remember, be sure to provide them enough space for growing. Avoid putting them near the sidewalk, fence or other trees.
Now that you have the perfect spot for your organic apple, it is a great idea to set-up the soil by using organic compost but if you don’t have an available natural compost, you can buy it in garden centers.

Options for Planting Organic Apple

One common option in planting organic apple is through bare-rooted tree, which is generally cost less and can adjust to the new setting. Another option is through potted tree, but be sure to choose the young ones, so that it can adjust to the new environment. Older ones usually find it difficult to grow in new environment. Try to visit nurseries to find not just apple but also other organic fruit trees as well as tips for planting it.

Caring for Organic Apple

The apple tree requires adequate care and attention, so that it can produce nice fruit. Firstly, the tree must be pruned on regular basis. In order to prune the tree, remove any unhealthy or dead branches. You must remove some branches that are crossing altogether. The best way to grow the apple is to keep it horizontal.

Even though of course you don’t like any irritating pest and insects to roam around your organic apple, bees can be helpful because they pollinate plants and flowers as well as trees, as a result it can provide you a great source of fruit. There are also some plants that you can put around the tree to attract bees like lavender bush. Young organic apple tree requires a lot of watering, be sure to water them slowly. It is best to water them twice a day, be consistent on caring for your organic apple.

It is organic plant, so be sure to use organic fertilizer too. Organic fertilizers are easy to make by mixing equal quantity of Epsom salt, beer and ammonia. If you don’t want to make your own organic fertilizer, it can be purchased from garden center or local nursery.